Jared, Mike Q - what are your thoughts? The two of you would make five and leave only accomodations on the floor.

By the way... I did some scouting this past weekend, and found a great chicken fried steak at a place called Lucky's on 306, checked out the new fly shop in Sattler, and took a drive through Rio Raft. Staying on the river will definitely be the way to go. Matt... I'm hoping you'll hang out with us!? Have to say the plan is coming together nicely!

Did a little fishing, but only caught two. Fish just not feeding too aggressively; only explanation I can come up with was the full moon. Either that or I the fish didn't like my corn fly. May need to try something more conventional - like a live tadpole.

Matt... Yep the beer will be flowing. Also the possibility of some good scotch, bourbon, coca cola. Alka seltzer in the morning. Mike Q (aka "he who drowns the worms") has committed to the riverside cottage. Glad to see we're expanding the group... that's great. We'll see what floorspace we have, or if we continue to add someone could look into a second cottage. Always the I-35 hotels as well.

Is that an elk or a red stag? Either way he'd look really nice with a set of cross hairs.

Finally, the Reelfly flyshop in Sattler will be celebrating their grand opening on Saturday, and serving "Trout Slayer" beer. Gotta try that!

What part of town are you and when will you be leaving. I may end up driving up myself and can possibly carry an extra kayak. I live in Spring Branch, but will most likely be leaving straight from my office on The Woodlands/Spring border (Sawdust/Grogan's Mill).

Don't know where you guys are planning to launch your kayaks. They are building a new bridge at the Little Ponderosa crossing. Apparently they put up something to block floating under the bridge (looks like a rope). Not sure how you would get around. There really isn't a way to portage at that point.

Maybe the guys at the campground we are staying at have some insight/recommendations. Alternative is to put in at L&L Campground which is below the bridge. Be prepared for a launch fee in that case.

So I get this call Friday night from Scott B. Goes something like this..."hey where are you guys?" "I'm here at Rio are you close by?" ME...er Scott ...ah aren't you a little early? I mean by a week or so!SCOTT B... What? Aren't we fishing this week?ME..."No" Next week!SCOTT B...?? ME... "At least you can pre-fish and let us know what is the hot fly! Meet us at the monthly meeting this coming Tuesday.SCOTT B. er I thought the meeting is held the last Tuesday of the month! ME... Maybe I don't have a calander with me but you maybe right. In that case we won't see you until after the outing. You can call me and give me the info. I promise I'll let everybody know what the hot fly is. George already has the Cornfly in pocket!

Looks like some rain this week is being forecast. What is everybody thoughts on how it will effect the river? Does is blow out fairly quickly and how long does it take to return to fishable conditions?